James Bundy, 1924-2014

James Bundy, the father of my best friend, Carl Bundy, passed away today at the age of 90. He was one who took me into his home as his own on many occasions, taught me the finer points of being a baseball fan, and taught me the even finer points of being a STL Cardinals fan. He also taught me to hate bologna, as well as liver and onions. One of the cornerstones of my youth is gone today, but certainly will never be forgotten.

Tonight, I will have a Budweiser for you, James.